Nano Brow & Combo Brow
Post Care Advice
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Please be aware that the color intensity will be significantly darker and sharper than you might expect, but don't worry, this is completely normal. Your brows will soften in appearance by 30-50%. Over the next ten days, the brows will begin to fade, and it may take up to 6-8 weeks for the true color to emerge. Do not be alarmed if the color seems to disappear during the healing process; this is due to layers of skin forming and is only temporary.
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After the procedure, gently blot the area with a clean wet wipe every hour for 4 hours to absorb any excess lymph fluid. Continue this as needed throughout the day until the oozing stops. Removing this fluid helps prevent the hardening of any blood or lymphatic fluids. While the skin is forming a protective scab and lymph secretion is active, you may notice fluid or ooze on the skin. This is normal, but it's essential to clean off the fluid so that the secretion doesn't crust over and block the skin from breathing. Before bedtime, wash and dry using a paper towel. Do not apply ointment until the next day.
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The treated area may experience the following symptoms for 1 to 10 days after the treatment, which are all common and will only last a short period of time.
Redness
Minimal Swelling
Tenderness
Flaking
Dryness and Itching
Wash Brows: Washing is crucial to remove bacteria, product buildup, oils, and dead skin. Don't worry; this won't remove the pigment, but you must be gentle. No scrubbing! No rubbing! No wiping! No scratching! Use only patting motions! Once the scabbing or flaking begins, stop washing and allow the brows to dry heal for the remaining time.
After washing your hands thoroughly, cleanse your eyebrows gently in the morning and evening with lukewarm water and a mild, fragrance-free soap. DO NOT use facial cleansers containing acids such as glycolic, lactic, salicylic, alpha hydroxy (AHA), or beta hydroxy (BHA), or any exfoliants. Using a light touch, cleanse the eyebrows with your fingertips and rinse with lukewarm water, using a cupping motion to ensure all soap is rinsed away.
Dry the area: Make sure the area is completely dry before applying ointment on. We recommend paper towels to pat dry because there are no lint residues left behind on the area. Note: If you place ointment on the area and it is not dry, this may cause infection.
After your brows have dried, apply a thin layer of the provided ointment on each brow with clean fingertips. This is to add moisture, brows should not appear too greasy, if they do, you used too much. Do not use aggressive movements on the skin, be gentle. NEVER put the ointment on a wet or damp tattoo.
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Apply Ointment: When applying ointment on the brows do not glob it on, use a rice size amount and do so 2 to 3 times a day. Apply just enough to saturate the scabs if any. Too much of it on the skin cannot breathe. Pat, pat, pat with clean fingertips or a q-tip, do not rub the ointment on the treated area. If you apply too much on, then blot off with a paper towel.
Note:
If your scabs become hard they can fall off in big chunks and take the pigment with it. Soft scabs that flake off on their own is the "key to successful pigment retention." Do not try to rush those scabs to come off, do not pick it could scar.
When showering make sure you wash your hair with your head tilted backwards to avoid shampoo and conditioner from getting into the treated areas. You may apply ointment given to cover your brows. You may also wash your brows in the shower with the appropriate cleanser, just remember to be gentle and to not face the shower head while doing so because of water pressure purposes.
The following must be avoided:
Do not rub, pick or scratch, as the color may heal unevenly and you could risk infection, which in turn could lead to scarring. Let any scabbing or dry skin naturally exfoliate away.
Avoid direct sun exposure/tanning or tanning beds for 4 weeks after the procedure. Wear a hat when outdoors and/or big sunglasses.
Avoid heavy sweating, exercise, sports, swimming, sauna, steam rooms, jacuzzi, and long hot showers for 10 days.
Avoid use of skincare or cosmetics on the treated area (be careful using your foundation or powders.)
Avoid using exfoliants, acids such as glycolic acid, alpha hydroxy acids lactic acid, salicylic acid, and Vitamin A on the tattooed area for 30 days. (Causes premature fading)
Use a fresh pillowcase. Avoid sleeping on your face for the first 10 days.
Keep your hair away from your face to avoid infection.
Nano Brow & Combo Brow
Long Term Care Advice
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Future touch-up appointments are required to maintain their shape and depth of color. If you do not maintain, the color will lighten over time. Fading greatly depends on your skin type, lifestyle, sun exposure, pigment color used, broken capillaries, and iron deficiency. We suggest that if you want to maintain your brows so that they always look their best, plan on scheduling a touch up once a year for best results.
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Use a good sunscreen on the brows if you plan to be in the sun for a prolonged period of time. Sun exposure will fade your cosmetic tattoo overtime. Smokers, sun worshippers, or anyone with skin that is in a state of distress may have less desirable results. Sun exposure will make the color fade faster.
If you are planning a chemical peel or laser procedure, inform the technician of your cosmetic tattoo.
The use of Retin-A/Tretinoin, hydroquinone, or any other rapid skin exfoliation used regularly on any area surrounding the brow area will cause your cosmetic tattoo to fade prematurely.
The use of chemical peels, acid peels, lightening or any brightening products that targets hyper-pigmentation used regularly on the forehead region can cause permanent eyebrows to fade prematurely.
The use of exfoliating cleansers, scrubs, cleansers with acne fighting ingredients or “acid” in the name will cause rapid exfoliation of the skin containing the pigment and will increase odds of premature fading.